Germany Announces New Measures to Combat Far-Right Extremism
In response to mass protests and a surge in far-right activities, the German government unveils a comprehensive plan to curb extremism.
- Interior Minister Nancy Faeser introduces a 13-point plan to fight right-wing extremism, citing it as the biggest threat to German society.
- The plan includes laws to freeze bank accounts, cut funding for extremists, and make it easier to ban far-right events.
- Efforts to trace right-wing extremists’ financing will be enhanced, including the establishment of an 'early recognition unit' for disinformation campaigns.
- The Alternative for Germany (AfD) party's popularity remains high despite protests, with fears it could gain control in upcoming regional elections.
- The government's measures aim to protect democracy by breaking up extremist networks and preventing the rise of far-right influence in the legal system.